Bushwalks less words, more walks

Find walks near train stations or bus stops, like Gosford to Wyoming, or Point Clare to Tascott.

Cool off in natural swimming holes like Emerald Pool, Somersby Falls, or Pearly Ponds. Perfect for summer days and family adventures.

Easy, flat paths like the Bulgandry Aboriginal Engraving Walk or the Chittaway Point Dog Walk. Great for wheelchairs, prams, or those wanting a gentle stroll.

Short, easy walks full of things to spot, from rock engravings and waterfalls to kangaroos at Wyee Point and the swimming holes at Pearly Ponds.

If you're just starting out or want an easy walk, try the Red Gum Loop, Pearl Beach Arboretum, or the Wildflower Walk at Umina Beach.

Shaded trails like Strickland State Forest and Katandra Reserve offer relief from the sun, with cool gullies and forest cover.

Explore unique rock formations and caves on tracks like Rumbalara Reserve, Richter's Cave, and the Megacave trail.

Catch the best light at Phegans Bay Reserve, Killcare, or Woy Woy to Blackwall Mountain.

Start your day right with ocean views from Box Head, Bouddi Coastal Walk, or Wyrrabanong Coastal Walk.

Kariong Brook Falls, Gap Creek Falls, and Somersby Falls are some of the best waterfall walks in the region.

Great walks to do with your dog include Patonga Dog Walk, Copacabana Foreshore, Wamberal Beach, and the Tunnel Trail. Look for the Dog Walk icon on the map.

Great walks to do with campsites include Little Beach, Mt Wondabyne, Ritchers Cave, and Little Wobby to Woy Woy. Look for the Camping icon on the map.

These walks are not official, they are off the real track, whisper paths, with stunning destinations, from Spion Kop to Little Wobby.

Avoid rainforest trails after rain. Dry, open walks like Bouddi Coastal walk and Box Head are usually leech free. Always check that it hasn't rained in the last week.